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Shells · 07-04-2007, 04:09 PM

Will ammonia get old ass tint off the rear window of an S14 with no problems, including the film stuck inbetween all the little dots that go around the border of the window?

Can old tint be removed safely without harming the defroster lines?

projectRDM · 07-04-2007, 04:13 PM

I always used a good adhesive remover and spent a few hours scrubbing it with rags. There's not a lot else that will get it off. The tint though should peel away easily.

Shells · 07-04-2007, 04:34 PM

Well basically, to start off - I know nothing about tint. I know the tint on my 240 is old as hell though and it's purple and bubbling. I had a tint guy come out and look at it and he tried to get the tint off, but could not get the "gooey adhesive" off from the "dot matrix" area that runs around the back of the window. He said there's nothing that can be done and I will just have to tint it as is. I guess I'm just curious if that's normal and an accurate statement or if he's inexperienced/lazy and he's trying to rip me off.

waynehead05 · 07-04-2007, 05:57 PM

man... paint thinner might take that off. just be really careful though.

lbc240 · 07-04-2007, 06:24 PM

I work at a tint shop and we use simple green and #000 steel wool. takes the glue off no problem.

Shells · 07-04-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lbc240

I work at a tint shop and we use simple green and #000 steel wool. takes the glue off no problem.

Thanks. I guess this guy doesn't know what he's doing.

corwin · 07-05-2007, 07:33 AM

The tint shop that removed my ugly old tint on my hatch used some steam machine. Get it really hot and steamy, and then peel it off. Took them like 6 hours for the hatch, lol.

hateshino · 07-05-2007, 08:08 AM

i removed my own tint with windex and a razor blade. got it off pretty quick..

s14unimog · 07-05-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hateshino

i removed my own tint with windex and a razor blade. got it off pretty quick..

thats not going to help with the back window and the defroster rows though.

not to thread jack but has anyone had problems with s14 power window bumpers scratching your tint. Mine has now put long vertical scratches in my tint.

sncs14 · 07-06-2007, 09:59 PM

I think I remember reading something about ammonia and razor blades on a hot day.

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Originally Posted by s14unimog

thats not going to help with the back window and the defroster rows though.

not to thread jack but has anyone had problems with s14 power window bumpers scratching your tint. Mine has now put long vertical scratches in my tint.

Yeah, same problem here.

s13rookie · 07-06-2007, 10:13 PM

easiest way: go to a local little league game and back in as close as possible on the third base line, than just pray for a foul ball and that you have comp coverage

this may help too though: http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_removal.html

Anto · 07-07-2007, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by s14unimog

thats not going to help with the back window and the defroster rows though.

not to thread jack but has anyone had problems with s14 power window bumpers scratching your tint. Mine has now put long vertical scratches in my tint.

Give Moleskin a try

SnakeKack · 07-07-2007, 01:56 AM

I'd say razor blade, cloth, and a bottle of Goof-Off.

RHD_sr20 · 07-07-2007, 02:18 AM

i have the same problem on my fastback. purple and bubbles everywhere!!!...i cant see shiat behind me. anyone know the going rate to remove tint at a shop? i dont want to ruin anything if i do it. im not too good at these things.

pr240sx · 07-07-2007, 02:36 AM

I stick with the ammonia
but instead of a razor, use a scotchbrite pad.
USE PLENTY VENTILATION!!!

synergy_motorsports · 07-07-2007, 04:10 AM

I used some window cleaner with amonia, trash bags and tape..... it came off like butter. use a bunch of cleaner on the window then tape the trash bag up on the glass and let it sit in the sun for a few hours. if its not hot enough, use a heat gun or blow dryer. i did this on my 300zx and i was amazed. it just peeled off in one piece. basicly it just fell off. remember to clean the shit out of it right afterwards or some of the adhesive may be bothersome.

blackalicious95 · 07-08-2007, 11:43 AM

senergy has it right.
I used some windex with amonia, sprayed the shit out of my back window, then cut a plastic trash bag to cover the window and after a couple of hours of being parked in the sun, the tint just slide right off in one piece.
After that I used a bottle of goof off and an old tee shirt to clean off the rest of the adhesive.

bigOdom1 · 07-08-2007, 12:14 PM

that tint guy was lazy and realized how difficult the back window on the s14 is to work with.

07-04-2007, 04:09 PM	#1
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Window Tint Question Will ammonia get old ass tint off the rear window of an S14 with no problems, including the film stuck inbetween all the little dots that go around the border of the window? Can old tint be removed safely without harming the defroster lines?

07-04-2007, 04:13 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I always used a good adhesive remover and spent a few hours scrubbing it with rags. There's not a lot else that will get it off. The tint though should peel away easily. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

07-04-2007, 05:57 PM	#4
waynehead05 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas Age: 38 Posts: 466 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	man... paint thinner might take that off. just be really careful though. __________________ Who in their right mind would want to lead this nation of Me-First Right-Now Do Nothings??

07-06-2007, 10:13 PM	#11
s13rookie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: connecticut Age: 44 Posts: 1,129 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	easiest way: go to a local little league game and back in as close as possible on the third base line, than just pray for a foul ball and that you have comp coverage this may help too though: http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_removal.html __________________ Ive spent most of my money on cars and women...the rest i wasted

07-07-2007, 02:18 AM	#14
RHD_sr20 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L.A Age: 39 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the same problem on my fastback. purple and bubbles everywhere!!!...i cant see shiat behind me. anyone know the going rate to remove tint at a shop? i dont want to ruin anything if i do it. im not too good at these things. __________________ honda-scene drop out crew member #0001

07-04-2007, 04:34 PM	#3
Shells Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well basically, to start off - I know nothing about tint. I know the tint on my 240 is old as hell though and it's purple and bubbling. I had a tint guy come out and look at it and he tried to get the tint off, but could not get the "gooey adhesive" off from the "dot matrix" area that runs around the back of the window. He said there's nothing that can be done and I will just have to tint it as is. I guess I'm just curious if that's normal and an accurate statement or if he's inexperienced/lazy and he's trying to rip me off.

07-04-2007, 06:24 PM	#5
lbc240 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: long beach Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I work at a tint shop and we use simple green and #000 steel wool. takes the glue off no problem.

07-05-2007, 07:33 AM	#7
corwin Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The tint shop that removed my ugly old tint on my hatch used some steam machine. Get it really hot and steamy, and then peel it off. Took them like 6 hours for the hatch, lol.

07-05-2007, 08:08 AM	#8
hateshino Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ganstaville Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i removed my own tint with windex and a razor blade. got it off pretty quick..

07-07-2007, 01:56 AM	#13
SnakeKack Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Age: 37 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I'd say razor blade, cloth, and a bottle of Goof-Off.

07-07-2007, 02:36 AM	#15
pr240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I stick with the ammonia but instead of a razor, use a scotchbrite pad. USE PLENTY VENTILATION!!!

07-07-2007, 04:10 AM	#16
synergy_motorsports Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ga Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used some window cleaner with amonia, trash bags and tape..... it came off like butter. use a bunch of cleaner on the window then tape the trash bag up on the glass and let it sit in the sun for a few hours. if its not hot enough, use a heat gun or blow dryer. i did this on my 300zx and i was amazed. it just peeled off in one piece. basicly it just fell off. remember to clean the shit out of it right afterwards or some of the adhesive may be bothersome.

07-08-2007, 11:43 AM	#17
blackalicious95 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fresno... FresYES Age: 42 Posts: 318 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	senergy has it right. I used some windex with amonia, sprayed the shit out of my back window, then cut a plastic trash bag to cover the window and after a couple of hours of being parked in the sun, the tint just slide right off in one piece. After that I used a bottle of goof off and an old tee shirt to clean off the rest of the adhesive.

07-08-2007, 12:14 PM	#18
bigOdom1 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Auburn/Birmingham AL Age: 41 Posts: 1,817 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: bigOdom1 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	that tint guy was lazy and realized how difficult the back window on the s14 is to work with. __________________ my car domain that good review thread